3D Model from Multiple Pictures

[asicman]

Is there a way that Solidworks can build a 3D model from multiple 2D images (jpg, bmp, etc)?

[JerryFlyGuy]

nope. they tell me artificial intelligence isn't due out until 2010.

All joking aside, there are programs out there that will do 'some' of this. As far as I know there isn't anything out there that will do complex shaping [ie take 5 pictures of a F-18 and it will enable you to make a 100% accurate model. SW will enable you to import 2D pictures and then use them as a visual referance when sketching.

fwiw

[max_imum2000]

actually there is
and it produce very nice results
its called 3dsom

[JerryFlyGuy]

Interesting. I took a look over their site. I appears for 'graphically representative' models it would work pretty well. I'm curious as the the absolute accuracy of the models however. I see in several pictures that alot of the model detail is taken care of by wrapped mapping of the surface. [ie the surface detail is actually a 'picture' rather than actual modeled details] For alot of stuff, this would be fine but for accurate models [say to replicate a model so you can copy and create new injection molds] I don't think it'd be accurate enough. [But then I've not actually played w/ it to know 'for sure']